Design for International Social Entrepreneurship
(3 weeks)
- Overview Students will work in groups over the course of three weeks to identify, research and respond to issues faced by people living on the Himalayan plateau. Mentorship will be provided by members of One Earth Designs, a US-based NGO that promotes environmental health and income opportunities in partnership with communities in the region.
- Objectives Students will present designs for new products, services and systems that help Himalayan communities leverage their resources according to the best practices of social entrepreneurship. In support of their designs, students will benchmark against existing projects in the field. Final output includes an oral/visual presentation as well as models, design drawings and system diagrams as applicable.
- Final Review on Tuesday March 23rd
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